Customers of luxury spa group, Groupe Nordik in Ontario, are reporting fraudulent charges following a data breach, which has impacted the company’s gift certificate system.
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The pool and spa retail store is busy, but accessory sales are not where they should be. The shop’s inventory has a great variety of good/better/best products, along with items ranging from necessary accessories like steps and handrails to add-ons, such as booster seats and spa fragrances—but they are not moving.
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The pandemic’s effect on the supply chain has created shortages in pool materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plastic, concrete, and more, causing construction materials to increase in cost by more than 31 per cent over the past two years. In addition, an increase in fuel prices, pool chemicals, and a sharp rise in inflation has made it critical for pool businesses to save on costs and generate additional streams of revenue in 2023.
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Lynn White, owner of Water Works Pool & Spa in Tuscaloosa, Ala., is an entrepreneur who took over her family pool business at the age of 24. In her story, she shares her experience and provides encouragement and advice for other women in the industry.
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Every professional in the industry is searching for ways to clean more pools and offer valuable tools to help preserve their condition.
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